Defining Durability Top Coats self-level beautifully. The opacity of paint (the ability to hide the surface underneath) has nothing to do with the viscosity (thickness of the paint). VIDEO: How to update or refinish cabinets and woodwork light paint color using a sprayer. Contributed by Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Supplies. If any wax or silicone-based product has been used on the original surface, adhesion problems such as bubbling and chipping can be expected. GF's best performing brush on finish with very similar performance testing as our Poly. To increase open time add 10 to 15% Extender. The One I Applied Is Too Shiny. The resins that make Milk Paint durable change the properties of it, so you have to handle it differently. Why Does Flat Out Flat Topcoat Cause Hazing Over Dark Colors? Spray a second wet coat and dry for 2 hours. GF Milk Paint is a durable commercial grade coating for interior and exterior applications. Because of the increased matting agents used to create the "Flat look", this finish will have less clarity. Apply Top Coats liberally using smooth even strokes working in the direction of the grain. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will prolong drying time up to 8-10 hours. We do not recommend the use of a wood pre-conditioner with dye stains. All of our stains can be used: Stock base colors of RTM, Water-Based Wood Stains or Dye stains. Another cause for blushing is high humidity. Enduro Professional Topcoats are thinner and intended to be sprayed. MDF is not as absorbent as natural wood, so wait 2 days in between coats and before applying top coat. Many closed grain woods such as maple, walnut, and cherry may only require one seal coat and two finish coats. While wax finishes are lovely, they typically show wear (fingerprints) and are not permanent, requiring semi-annual to annual maintenance. You can also improve drying conditions by increasing the temperature in the drying area. Divide your project into manageable sections (top, side, drawer, door). Higher gloss standardsfor white and clear, with 90+ degrees on a 60-degree angle. Look for the green icon! Let each coat dry 2 to 4 hours and sand in between with a 220 sanding pad. We recommend adding up to 10% mineral spirits. A water-based finish, such as Exterior 450, cannot be used in conjunction with mineral spirits, even with an extended dry time. You can also seal an oil-based stain with a coat of shellac or lacquer sealer to provide a barrier between the oil and the acrylic. Latex (a plant-based derivative) was never one of the early ingredients used as a binder, the material that holds all the ingredients together and imparts adhesion, in paint. Hazing or a cloudy appearance can occur when applying a super matte finish over dark colors. Note: wax is not a durable product. If your current finish is chipping, it is failing to adhere correctly. You can mix GF Gel Stain colors to create a custom color. *Why Did the Finish On My Piece Become Cloudy After Top-Coating Milk Paint with High Performance? Unfortunately, this a problem common among highly durable paints in the industry. Painting cabinets in the winter is the best way to avoid this problem because there is no humidity. Gel stains, as all wood stains, were formulated to go over raw wood which has an "open" surface and can absorb some of the stain. We offer a range of products designed for professional spray applications and brush-on finishes for consumer use. Strippers that contain Methylyne Chloride like Zip Strip or Savograns are aggressive strippers but harsher. If it is a large project, we recommend continuing to stir throughout use to keep color properties consistent. Once you use a Dye Stain, that is the color you are going to get. Be sure to prep clean and sand, and test a small area for adhesion. Then further test the finish by duplicating normal wear and tear: washing, scrubbing, scratching, etc. 1. Tweet PRODUCTS FEATURED: GENERAL FINISHES HIGH PERFORMANCE TOPCOAT: Satin Recommended Topics Business Planning 3 Videos Updating Cabinets 7 Videos 2 FAQs Water Based Paints 12 Videos The color may be softer, but it can be done. General Finishes water-based Top Coats are not intended for exterior use. It needs yearly reapplication, will show daily use (finger marks and smudges) and may be very difficult to remove if a future topcoat application is desired. *Can I Mix GF Milk Paint into Exterior 450 Topcoat To Tint The Final Coat? Mist buffing pad with Presta lubricating material when it gets too dry. Flat Out Flat is made with a stable self cross-linking acrylic instead of urethane. Pre Cat Lacquer is the choice. 1 part Milk Paint + 1 part Glaze Effects - Clear Base [50:50 mix] Many commercial cleaning solutions have extremely high VOCs while denatured alcohol is much lower. It is easy to make your own custom color Dye Stain by adding in 10% increments until you achieve the color you want. It a constant focus and improvement project for General Finishes, especially the whites. If excessive coats are applied, you increase the chances of your finish getting cloudy due to the high amount of flatting agents contained in Flat Out Flat that are necessary to decrease the sheen. Test the first coat of finish by rubbing a nickel across the finish. It's always possible to darken a stained surface, but you cannot lighten a stained surface after the finish has dried. Always test color first and strain material through a fine mesh filter to remove any undissolved particle of pigment. It has a lovely matte finish that soaks into the wood and is an excellent protectant for wood surfaces that come in contact with food. This was evident in the areas that you used the brush to remove excess topcoat. Apply 3 coats of High Performance. You can apply confidently, knowing that you are giving your customer the best the industry offers. We recommend an oil-based finish such as General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. but they also may be reduced 10 to 20% with water or GF Extender. Wipe off the dust. On large flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6 to 8 wide. Lighter-colored paints may alter slightly with a topcoat application, but the color shift is less noticeable. Whatever your application method, apply 3 to 4 layers of topcoat. General Finishes goes hard for great chemistry, so you don't have to worry when your clients are tough on the paint. I love this product because it's water based, doesn't yellow over time like polyurethanes, and it comes in a matte finish! Resins affect cure time. Butcher Block Oil is a maintenance product that should be reapplied over time. We suggest a fairly liberal application with a large applicator such as a foam roller or a pad applicator. This technique layers additional coats of color over your piece as well as providing the protection of a topcoat. You can add more mineral spirits, but test first. Water-based finishes crystalize and form a skin due to evaporation when the air-tight seal on a can is broken at first use. Apply liberally and evenly with a foam applicator and wipe off any excess immediately. What makes GF's Dead Flat sheens different? You can apply confidently, knowing that you are giving your customer the best the industry offers. If you want the look and feel of wax with more durability, use our General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat. We recommend getting the cabinets into a paintable condition by doing the following: Scrub with a Scotch-Brite Pad and a 50\50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. You can also start with a lighter color Gel Stain and layer on darker colors. GF recommends using "oil-free" 0000 wool from Liberon because it doesn't shred as easy as hardware store brands. Solvents do not play well with water-based finishes. Follow this by cleaning with 0000 Medium steel wool and mineral spirits. Tip: use our High Performance Polyurethane for even more durability. Once you're done scrubbing it down, wipe it dry with a rag or paper towel. to make sure the finish bonds to the surface. If you want to rework a section, simply rewet the surface with Glaze. Some colors may require 2 parts clear base to reduce strength, others may require 1. Too fine of a grit changes the wood from a porous surface to one that is too smooth to absorb the stain, which causes the first top coat application to pull excessive color (it is like trying to apply stain to glass). Secondly, always stir the can well just BEFORE and DURING use. *How Soon Can I Put My Project Outdoors After Finishing with General Finishes Exterior 450? Top Coats have "burn in" characteristics and may slightly lift some of the color during the application of the first coat (particularly red colors). Then follow with a second scrubbing with a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water, also using a Scotch-Brite pad. Just let the Gel Stain dry 24-48 hours before applying the wax. Spraying too large of an area can result in a textured grainy surface. Paint on a wet, liberal coat with a wide foam brush, bristle brush, or paint pad applicator. If feel the need for more sheen, dry polish with Merka Abralon 1500-4000 grit or Micro Mesh 4000-8000. Future forward, when working with a pre-existing finish with no knowledge of previous wood care, always test a hidden area before proceeding with the entire project. Free In-Home Estimates 1. Avoid temperatures below 50F/10C or above100F/38C. You can keep costs down and have a better result if you match the properties of the finish to the needs of the project. If you are using a sprayer that has been used for oil-based or lacquers, clean the unit thoroughly with acetone followed with hot water to purge the fluid passage. Follow with several applications of Acetone applied with gray scotch bright pads to scrub the surface. Alternatively, place a flat piece of wood over can lid and firmly pound shut. GF Gel Stain gets its deep rich hue from a large number of colorants. How Do General Finishes Water Based Topcoats Differ? Stick with Modge Podge. The Gel Stain is a very thick and resists runs and drips so you can easy stain existing cabinetry. Always include a clause in your contracts addressing the need for additional coats to achieve coverage. LIFE OF PRODUCT 2. Color separation is a condition that the paint industry calls ". Milk Paints may be intermixed to create additional colors. Watch Flat Out Flat Product Overview Video Here. Flat Out Flat: 2 See General Finishes comparison chart for generally recommended spray tips. *Is Topcoat Required Between Gel Stain and Water Based Glaze Effects? General Finishes Pro Image Topcoat or Pro Shield Topcoat can be applied directly to the stain without a sealer. Rust-Oleum Chalked clear matte finish General Finishes Flat Out Flat General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Minwax Polycrylic One of my go-to favorites for sealing any sort of paint is a Minwax product called Polycrylic. The resins and additives in our paints may break down the adhesives used for the veneer. It's similar in color to General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and General Finishes Enduro Pigmented White Poly. Temperature-controlled spaces, such as a basement, are ideal for storage. You can add more mineral spirits, but test first. Oil-based products include General Finishes Gel Topcoat or General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. Do not practice on your new furniture! Then tone the piece by applying a mix of 10-15% stain with topcoat. Yes! Let me back up a little bit and tell you how I got here In my last post, I said that I was going to paint all of my cabinets with a brush because I couldn't stand the thought of taping and draping everything for spraying indoors. What are the benefits of using sanding sealer before applying topcoat? Can High Performance polyurethane be used instead of Modge Podge? Arm-R-Seal is a fine furniture finish, offers several levels of sheen and is a durable finish. If you can abrade the surface by sanding, you will increase your chances of success. But in other situations, such as an outdoor topcoat, a desired property of the finish is elongation, which allows the topcoat to expand and contract through different extremes of temperature. Not every piece of furniture is suitable for up-cycling with a light paint color. Customers have reported the successful use of Gel products over laminate surfaces. Yes - we recommend adding up to 10% mineral spirits. When you run your hand across the surface it should feel smooth. Be sure to apply liberally with a foam brush or roller, letting the product self-level a bit. Just like outdoor furniture, wood floors expand and contract through the seasons of the year, responding to heat, air conditioning and changes in humidity. with 120 grit, followed by 150 grit or 220 grit. This will remove any grease, oil or residue on the existing finished surface. For example, you can mix HP Flat and HP gloss to obtain a different sheen. It's water based - love that - and creates a great smooth, durable finish. General Finishes will not be responsible for any other costs such as labor costs, damage costs, or replacement costs. We cannot guarantee that our paints will adhere well to a paper veneer - we have no idea what the actual material is or what adhesives were used to apply the veneer to the surface. Watch Pre Cat Lacquer Product Overview Video Here. It is important to buff in between each application of tocoat for the smoothest possible finish. Does adding Dye Stain Reducer to Dye Stain lighten the color? Can Gel Satin Topcoat be tinted with GF's liquid oil based stains? For more complex projects with many details and corners or large surface areas such as cabinets, we recommend either ARM-R-SEAL liquid oil-based topcoats or water-based topcoats. The 20 Best behr exterior paint colors for 2022. Add Bloxygen toremove excess oxygen from your can of finish before sealing. For example, if one coat of gray paint is put over a white surface, the outcome looks fairly gray. Do not buff prior to the first application topcoat. Oil-based topcoats and ENDURO-VAR will amber over time. Tintable to any major manufacturer's color deck. It might not adhere. It is not a forever product. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3" to reduce overspray. Avoid pressure and excessive back brushing. Available in Flat, Satin, Semi-gloss, and Gloss. General Finishes goes hard for great chemistry, so you don't have to worry when your clients are tough on the paint. If you want to change the sheen, you can re-coat with a different sheen over top. Spray a wet coat of General Finishes Enduro-Var Gloss and dry for 2 hours. Blotching may still occur even with this procedure. You should be able to reincorporate the contents of the can - use a paint mixer if necessary because it is a thick, heavy product. Let each coat dry 2 to 4 hours and sand in between with a 220 sanding pad. Professionals often pair the two by rolling the face frames with Brushable White Enamel and spraying Enduro White Poly. Tack free dry time is only 15 minutes with 2-4 hours between coats, which means you can finish a project in short order. *I Used Exterior 450 Over a Mix of Mineral Spirits & Trans Tint Dye Stain and the Finish is Peeling - How Do I Fix the Peeling?*. The term for a cloudy, milky appearance in the finish is Blush. *How Can I Reduce the Sheen of an Oil-Based Topcoat? In the future, seal the Espresso stain with a coat of Shellac, and then General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. A 50/50 mix is commonly used when conditioning wood before staining. Gel Stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag. Uses renewable resources, with no Prop 65 chemicals. It is a water based product and will not melt through existing layers of finish in the same manner that solvent finishes do. Oily woods can be tricky with any topcoat. How to Apply Water Based Topcoat - Hand Application Tom Monahan of General Finishes shows how to properly hand apply water-based top coats for your final finish. As a topcoat, BEHR MARQUEE paint's 100% acrylic, less than 50 VOC formula, provides excellent hide and delivers a durable, mildew resistant finish With its primer qualities, BEHR MARQUEE offers excellent adhesion to exterior surfaces along with the ability to block exterior stains. Pour what you will use into a bowl, paper cup, or plate, and close can lid as you work. THE BEST SELLING AIRCRAFT MODELLING MAGAZINE! Here are some other qualities that make our Milk Paint stand out: There is no easy solution to this problem. Imagine wall paint as a can filled with 50% filler powder, some pigment colors, a little binder and then topped off with water. When moving from a water based product to an oil based product it is essential that the first is dry before applying the second. 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